Ring in 2025: Unforgettable Ways to Celebrate New Year's Day in Paris

The magic of Paris doesn't stop at midnight! On New Year's Day, the City of Light invites you to dive into a new year of adventure, style, and a dash of romance. Whether you're drifting along the Seine with a glass of champagne, savoring a gourmet meal high up in the Eiffel Tower, or listening to classical music in an historic church, Paris on January 1st is the perfect way to kickstart 2025. Think chic lunches, indulgent dinner cruises, and the sparkling glow of holiday lights — it's all here, waiting to make your first day of the year absolutely unforgettable. So, come on; let's start 2025 the Parisian way.

New Years Day 2025

A Magical Opera Ballet on New Year's Day

Start the new year in a truly unforgettable way — at the iconic Bastille Opera House for a mesmerizing performance of Paquita. This vibrant opera, set in 19th-century Spain, comes alive with lavish sets, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking choreography. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of music and magic. Reserve your seats now, and make this a New Year's Day to remember!

New Year's Day Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise

Picture this — gliding down the Seine on New Year's Day, with the magic of Paris glowing all around you. As the city's most iconic landmarks drift by, bathed in holiday lights, your evening unfolds with the kind of elegance only Paris can offer. Onboard, the chef and his team have created a sumptuous multi-course feast, perfect for starting the year in style. We adore the Bateaux Parisiens dinner cruises, especially when the Service Premier Menu is served with VIP perks, front-row seating, a refined menu, and, of course, more champagne. If this is how 2025 begins, just imagine what the rest of the year has in store!

Bateaux Mouches Evening Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Step aboard the glass-walled elegance of a Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise as Paris unfolds its evening magic on the first night of 2025. With live music setting the tone, you'll savor a multi-course French feast, perfectly paired with champagne, as the illuminated landmarks of Paris drift by your window. No rush, no worries — just a leisurely night of indulgence and romance. To truly kickstart the New Year in style, treat yourself to the Excellence Menu, complete with the finest champagne and prime seating. It's Paris at its most enchanting, and a night you won't soon forget.

Welcome 2025 in Style: New Year's Day Lunch Cruise

Start the year on a delicious note with a leisurely lunch cruise along the city's iconic river. As you glide through the heart of Paris, a three-course French feast awaits, created by onboard chefs. The glass-enclosed dining space offers uninterrupted views of the city's most beloved landmarks, sparkling under the winter sun. Sip your wine, savor the flavors, and soak in the city's charm as it unfolds beyond the river's edge. This is Paris at its best and there's no better way to begin 2025.

Elevate New Year's Day: Lunch on the Eiffel Tower

One of the best ways to enjoy the Eiffel Tower is to dine at Madame Brasserie. Perched within the Tower, you'll sip champagne while Paris stretches out beneath you. As you revel in the flavors of the season, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for the genius of Gustave Eiffel. Available on New Year's Day, but don't wait — this experience is as fleeting as the first sunrise of the year!

New Years Day 2025 – More Paris Activities

New Years Day Classical Music Concerts

Start 2025 with a memorable concert in Paris. We've already mentioned the special performance of Paquita at Opera Bastille, but there are also concerts at La Madeleine, at Église Germain des Prés, and even on the Eiffel Tower! Book now as these New Years Day tickets will sell fast.

Start the Year on the Top of the Tower!

It's not only the most popular attraction in the world, the Eiffel Tower is also one of the few Paris monuments open every day of the year. The thing about being so popular, though, is that the line-ups are always long, even on holidays. To avoid waiting in line do what we do — sign up for a guided skip-the-line tour that gets you quickly to the top of the Tower! Here are priority-access tours running on New Years Day.

Moulin Rouge + Dinner Cruise + Eiffel Tower

It seems amazing to us that we're able to celebrate the first night of the year with a trip to this classic French cabaret. Treat yourself to champagne at the world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. But first of all, visit the Eiffel Tower (skipping the lines, of course) and take a three-course dinner cruise along the Seine. Go ahead — kick back, relax, watch the show, and think about all the good things to come in 2025.

Wander Through Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

Bundle up and wander through the haunting and beautiful cemetery searching for the final resting spots of Frederic Chopin, Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde and of course, Jim Morrison of The Doors. Located in the 20th Arrondissement, the cemetery is free of charge and it's open on New Year's Day. There's also a guided tour we highly recommend that's available on January 1.

Oysters! Oysters! Oysters!

Oysters are an integral part of the culinary landscape of French holiday foods. Head to one of the many large brasseries that will be open on January 1 and tuck into a platter of fresh, Brittany oysters washed down with chilled Sancerre. We've had many a fine meal at Le Bar a Huitres and are especially partial to the location in the Marais, near to Place des Vosges.

Paris Museums Open on New Years Day 2025

Musée Jacquemart-Andre

This small, charming museum is open daily from 10:00 to 6:00 including, we assume, January 1, 2025. (Check the museum website for updates.) It's one of our favorite small museums in Paris, with a stunning collection of 17th-century French furniture and Italian paintings.

Musée d'Orsay

According to its own information, Musée d'Orsay is only closed on "Mondays; and May 1 and December 25". So, we went ahead and booked tickets for January 1, 2025. New Year's Day: here we come Manet, Monet & van Gogh!

Musée Montmartre & Renoir Gardens

Explore the former artistic enclave of Paris in the winding streets of Montmartre. The good news is that the Montmartre museum still claims it will be open on New Years Day. (But check the museum website for updates.) The museum is open from 11 AM to 6 PM; tickets include entry to the Renoir Gardens, named for the Impressionist master who lived here in the 1870s. The collection will immerse you in the history of Montmartre and its stormy past

• 12, rue Cortot
• 18th Arrondissement
• Museum Website…